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YS08 HMA

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,826 mi
Last recorded73,826 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 HMA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 73,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 73,809 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 69,242 miles

front shocks damp

n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to fall

o/s front and both rear tyres cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2021 69,242 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front shocks damp

n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to fall

o/s front and both rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2020 66,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55 R15 Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge 185/55 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55 R15 Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 66,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55 R15 Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge 185/55 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55 R15 Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 64,478 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 62,399 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 62,398 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 55,661 miles

Offside Rear light cluster is cracked.

Fail 20 Jan 2017 55,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear light cluster is cracked.

Pass 5 Feb 2016 45,136 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 45,136 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 44,416 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing age related cracks

Nearside Rear tyre showing age related cracks

Offside Front tyre showing age related cracks

Pass 18 Nov 2014 41,046 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 35,994 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 35,989 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 29,769 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2011 21,845 miles

exhaust back box corroded ok for test.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 19,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box corroded.

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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YS08 HMA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 57,692 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS08 HMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YS08 HMA registered?

YS08 HMA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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